I am considering buying a Sauer 3000 drilling in 16 gauge over either 7x57R or 7x65R. I would be importing the drilling from Germany so would not be able to handle it before buying. I have heard good things about the handling of the Sauer 3000s but what I am wondering is how do the lightweight dural framed guns handle compared top the standard steel frame version. The dural guns in 16 gauge weigh in at only 6 lbs without a scope, but I wonder which version has the best balance and handling as that is more important to me than weight.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers